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an object of interest or concern that is being discussed
We have several talking points we need to cover. I have a list of talking points here that support my case.
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Recent Examples of talking points
Johnson then hewed to talking points about crime rates in Chicago going down.
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking points
Noun
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Revord fielded questions from curious castmates and asked hair and makeup artists to help choose character outfits for their Pinterest board.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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David Bowden told the Washington Post that the cleanup duties raise questions about how to maintain the units’ readiness.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The concept touches on many of the topics driving political debate across the United States, from criminal justice reform and diversity, equity, and inclusion to affirmative action and immigration.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The club’s managing director faced the media within 24 hours of Monday’s 7pm deadline, with no topics off the table.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This body is now written into the club’s articles of association, in theory reducing the chance of problems.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The past year has been marred by a number of troubles, including resolving management problems and financial issues.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The team then analyzed how frequently these women died from heart issues or developed major adverse cardiovascular events like heart attack, coronary revascularization, or ischemic stroke over the course of 30 years.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Stakes in Group C Supplied Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria, knowing that a victory could effectively eliminate the Super Eagles' chances of topping Group C, unless off-field issues alter the situation.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wasserman’s goopy, opaque pieces hide their subjects in plain sight—silver and gold lines across bronze horizons.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Often praised — and at times criticized — for tackling subjects that other shows avoided, Degrassi stood out for casting teens who looked and felt real, turning growing up into must-see TV for audiences around the world.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Talking points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20points. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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